I just love how thorough and eloquent you are with your reviews. Not to mention how informative you are without having to repeat yourself. More reviews please!
Tom Miller - that really depends on your needs. You also need to specify which Zeiss 50mm lens - I have reviewed the Makro Planar 2/50mm, older 50mm Planar 1.7/50mm, and the Planar T* 1.4/50mm. I'll be adding the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55mm next week!
Knowledgeable and insightful reviews ~ the best I’ve come across on You Tube. Your assessment of Canon’s 50mm f1.2 highlighting its unique artistic qualities demonstrates this so well. Keep up the great work Dustin!
Thank you Dustin for the in dept review. I had the chance to play with this lens yesterday at a camera shop in Phoenix and loved it. I came back and checked out several reviews and loved what you had to say. I will be purchasing this in the next month. I am a High School Senior and sport shooter, I have been looking for a great 50mm to volleyball and basketball, I think that this might do it. I will keep you informed.
Yes, I do agree with you that the SIgma 50mm ART is the best autofocus lens out there right now. I do not believe there is anything out there at the moment that can come close to the image quality of this lens. For the price, I don't think anyone can go wrong with any of the Sigma's ART series lenses.
Great review! I have this lens as well and learning its features. I love it so far. Brilliant quality. Glad I found your channel and I have subscribed. Thanks again for a great review, makes me feel like I made a good choice in purchase.
This is a brilliant review and just what I needed, answered most of my curiosities, I’m thinking of upgrading to this lens and you’ve made me take another step closer to purchasing one! Thanks a lot, subbed and liked - Danni
Awesome stuff Dustin, just discovered your website and find your work really great and inspiring. I wanna upgrade my 700D/kit lens to an 80D/Sigma 18-35mm soon and watching your videos is really helping me. Thanks brah !! Keep up the awesome work !!
Thoughtful and detailed review. I have the lens and love it. Aside from being the sharpest lens I own I also noticed that its color reproduction is very accurate. It surprises me that no other reviews mention this point. Thanks again for the review.
What a great review! This lens arrived yesterday. I tried a few test shots with it and was very impressed. Next week it’s with me on an outdoor portrait shoot, so looking forward to taking it through the paces. It feels a real solid lens albeit heavy. I’ve been a big fan of Sigma due to their quality and price point.
I borrowed a friend's copy to try out a gig in town this evening. I've got to say the results are nothing short of stunning. My existing Canon 50mm 1.8 STM is still very good, outstanding for the price - but the Sigma really is something else as you say. I can't think of any lens I've tried so far that is as good (and I love my old 85mm 1.8). In terms of actually buying one, I dunno - I think my friend got lucky with a particularly good one, because my focus was spot on almost every time tonight, which is also better than any other lens I have. There does seem however to be an awful lot of users who have had their experience spoiled by poor AF inconsistency.... Another great review Dustin, thank you :)
Unfortunately it has always been a slightly random process as to how consistently focusing a lens you will get. I do believe that Sigma has gotten much better on this front, though.
The 50mm 1.4 planar you reviewed at the end of last year. I can get it for roughly the same price as this sigma 50 arts lens. I know this one will be a lot sharper and has AF, but something draws me to the nostalgic feel of the Zeiss. My main uses are a bit of street photography and a multipurpose fixed focal length for general use, I just need a voice of reason! Would be going on my crop 70d currently, but looking to upgrade to the 5d mk 3 if that makes a difference
Hi Dustin, I'm glad you said something about the focus issue, I didn't realize the 50mm had it too. I had just about talked myself into trying Sigma again, but I have been here before and I just wasn't crazy about having to deal with all that again. I have had the same problem with focus in the new Sigma lenses in the past. When the new Sigma 18-35 F1.8 came out, everyone raved about how great it was. So I got excited about it and bought it, and the images were fantastic when it focused correctly. But it was inconsistent, stunning when it was right, and drove me crazy when it wasn't. But after spending that much money for what seemed like a very nice lens, it was so inconsistent so I bought the USB dock for it thinking I would fine tune it. But overall I just ended up frustrated, this is to much money for a lens that should work right out of the box, and they put the focus issues on the end user with the USB dock. I really don't mind adjusting a lens to a body, but after this experience I just don't want the hassle. Sigma is missing something, but I am sure being a third party and trying to get your equipment to work with Canon, Nikon, etc is not easy. I'm sure they are not giving you the help you need to make it work correctly, so I'm sure its a challenge for them. Anyway I sent it back to B&H,,,, even they told me it was too much to pay for something that that should work. So I ended up getting a Canon L lens instead, no more focus issues and I am much happier.
skillenm It's unfortunate, and I really do hope that Sigma gets that kink worked out, because they are creating lenses with fantastic optics right now.
Brilliant review, and very interesting point about how primes should be pocketable. I almost started to forget this point completely. I have recently got the Canon 50mm f1.2, and I am currently testing that. Do you see a compelling reason to change the 50L and the 50A? Thanks again, I subscribed for more.
For those of us who use multiple lenses in most venues, this is still a pretty big deal. I think the 50L vs 50A debate comes down to individual tastes. The 50A is sharper; the 50L will have more artful rendering.
Great review. I like that is was filmed with the 85mm Otus, lol. I've got to wonder how this Sigma compares to the 55mm Sony Zeiss f/1.8 E mount lens though. They're about the same price, The Sony being lighter and smaller but I hear it's a razor as well.
I'm afraid that I can't answer that question firsthand. I am considering adding a Sony body to do some reviews on it, but haven't ventured outside the Canon ecosystem yet.
Hey Dustin...you have a new suscriber.....really nice video.....can you tell me from your opinion....how good is this for video as i was going to buy the Canon 50mm F/1.2 MK11.......but pricey.....and is the Sigma auto fucus and the focus rings noisy when it comes to video?
+Black Steel I don't recall the rings being noisy. All of them are louder than STM lenses, but I suspect a number of people are using these lenses quite happily.
Dustin, I had to pause the video to subscribe! great review. I'm no pro, but always looking to buy quality lens to furture-proof my stuff. Might have been overkill for me, but looking forward to the amazing optics.
Nice to hear the shout out for the EF 35mm IS - it's a lovely, underrated little lens and I'm still using mine on my EOS-R. As for that Sigma, it is truly amazing, but I'm not sure about the size of it together with an adaptor... feel like I should wait and see if they ever bring out an RF mount version. That would be wonderful, because it really is a stunning lens. Never tried another prime of any length quite like it.
Hi Dustin, great videos! Which do you think is sharpest, the Sigma 50mm Art lens or the Zeiss Milvus 50mm lens? I don't mind the Zeiss not having autofocus, I mostly do video. Thanks!
Koca, I recommend taking a look here: www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=829&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=941&CameraComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0 . You can directly compare sharpness at various apertures. They are roughly equal, but the 50mm has less vignetting.
For Canon EF? Yes. For Canon RF - no, or for Sony FE - no. The RF 50mm F1.2L is exceptional...as is the Sony Zeiss Planar 50mm F1.4. I would choose either of those lenses over this one, but that's irrelevant if you are shooting on Canon EF.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Yes am still on the EF and for what I do my 5D II is enough and I believe the lenses are the ones that make the difference for stills quality! But after hearing about the Sigma autofocus issues I think I am staying away! By the way, why do lenses like Canon 1.2L, Sigma 1.4 Art and Milvus 1.4 stop down only to f/16?! Whereas other lenses go down to f22 and f32! Cannot understand that, cos for closeups the f/22 or f/32 could be handy for shooting a wide DOF .. of course one can move away a bit to get a wide DOF at f16 but you have to end up cropping depending on the lens one is using. Does it get much more expensive to make lenses with a wide aperture range or are there other reasons!?
Thank you for this review Dustin. I enjoy your reviews because you are bold enough to express your opinion in a very polite way and it helps to choose. Would that lens working well with an EOS 3? I'm slowly trasitioning to Canon, and have a film body yet only.
I would recommend the purchase only if you get the Sigma dock as well. I don't think the EOS 3 body had microadjustment, and being able to tweak the lens' focus is going to be important.
Great reviews Dustin, I first stumbled upon your Otus 85 1.4 and it was an instant hit. I agree with being among the best lens reviews available. Not sure if you review any Sony gear but I was hoping if you could do a review on the Sony Carl Zeiss 55mm f1.8 in the near future. Thanks.
i would like your input on my question. i have this lens and love the contrasty and sharpness of it but i don't like the af to much on it and the size and weight of it. and looking to replace it with the zeiss 50mm f2 or 1.8 (not sure which one yet) just wanted to know your input on that. and just so you know the use of it all is mainly video but some photo just when am out and a about . thank you
The Zeiss Makro Planar 50mm f/2 is a pretty awesome lens. Very versatile. If you are mostly a video shooter then a Zeiss would be a great pick. I really wish Sigma could work out their kinks with AF, because they are otherwise making great lenses! bhpho.to/1KNhZ45 to look at the Zeiss at B&H. I have a review of the Makro-Planar here, too.
Hey Dustin.I love your channel. I like the fact you take your time and consider each piece carefully. It's like settling down to a documentary. Thank you. I'm conflicted here. I'm looking for a fast 50mm and although I'm about to take delivery of an R6, I can't afford the RF version right now but might be able to in March next year. I shudder at the thought of spending that much though! Meanwhile, I have the chance of a good deal on a Canon EF f1.2L and I'm not sure about this or the Sigma. In every optical test, the Sigma performs better BUT the weight! I haven't been able to hold one ( out in the sticks and coronavirus restrictions where I live ) but I have been told it is not only heavy compared to the EF Canon but also is more forward-weighted making it less weirdly. If this is so, I'd imagine putting on a converter for the R6 would add to the problem. Actually, I prefer the look of the Canon in every area except that in a lot of pictures I've seen taken with it there is some very pronounced CA. That's the only reason I'm considering the Sigma. I don't really care the Sigma is sharper it's this issue that bothers me most. Have you found the balance to be further forward in your experience? Also if I saved up for the RF, in your view, having tried them all, would it feel lighter/more balanced on the R6 than the Sigma? I heard a reviewer saying the RF didn't feel any heavier than the EF on the R6. Can this really be true? Thanks for reading my long-winded questions.
To be honest, you might want to wait (if you can) and see what comes down the pike in the next year. I feel like the Tamron, Sigma, and Samyang are going to kick in some options in the near future.
Dustin, you do a very good review.. I have watched a good number of your reviews and find yours to be head and shoulders above most, very professional. Thank you
What was the focusing like at low light as I do a lot of concerts and low light photography and normally stick to more canon lenses due to this? I'm keen to invest in Sigma glass but can't afford to miss shots
Hi Dustin, Do you rather recommened the tamron 45mm 1.8 or this sigma 50 mm Art lens? I don't do video work as much, so tamron's VC is not of great importance to me. However I often heard about the autofocus issue with the sigma ... Does the IQ of the Tamron come somewhat close to this sigma lens?
+Anny Huang The Sigma has a very slight advantage in absolute image quality, though the Tamron is very close. The Tamron has (in my experience) more consistent autofocus (though not quite as fast as the Sigma). The Sigma has less chromatic aberrations, the Tamron less vignette. The Tamron has weather sealing and is smaller and lighter, though a bit better built. It can focus down much further, a feature I find very useful, so I went with the Tamron myself. The Sigma is a great lens other than the occasionally inconsistent autofocus.
+Dustin Abbott Thanks so much for the detailed response. It really helps me with my decision. I read your blog entry on this also and it was super informative, thanks again :)
If the auto-focus misbehavior is only intermittent, then what can be done by making adjustments via a computer program? It seems that the problem is electro-mechnical, so that even with adjustments, it will continue to misbehave.
Dustin Abbott Or it is your Canon Camera with it's old dusty sensors. I use a Nikon D810 with my SIgma 50 Art..and have zero issue on Autofocus. But..for those using SIgma on their Canon dusty sensors and cannot get a in focused shot, there is a switch on the Sigma 50 Art, that can cancel your Canon's inability to focus right, Manual. lol And by the way, neither Canon or NIkon Companies give out their clues of auto focusing issues to any 3rd Party Lenses, including Sigma...SO BUYERS BEWARE...but this issue is usually with Canon, they build old dusty sensors....that are not up to today's standard.
Nice review! I own this lens and I find it amazing. The IQ is from a another world. No focus issues what soever. On more then one body I might add. I had 2 Canon 50mm F1.2 in the past and they where a disaster, focus issues and a rather mediocre IQ. The only disadvantage is the size. It is nice to have a small 50 mm for street shooting and this lens is not one of them. The Canon 50mm F1.4 is small but forget to use it wide open or even at F2. If you can live with that then it is a fine little lens.
Leo Jonkers I'm glad to hear you have had a good experience with focus. The focus issues seem to be fairly random. I tested a 50L a few months ago and had no focus issues at all...so you just never know!
Dustin Abbott Your right, you never know. The older Sigma F1.4 had also a name of having focus issues and sometimes I experienced that as well. On that lens there really was a problem. But Sigma has made big steppes ahead. What I also noticed that the Canon 1Ds mark III that I used to own was not as good in focusing with third party lenses. The 5D mark II and now my 6D are better in that regard. I had return my Tamron 24-70 to check the focus till I find out that it had no issues on my 5d mark II and now replaced by the 6D alright again.
Good job! another great review. Do you think this Sigma is better than the Tamron 45mm F1.8 VC?. I am thinking to buy one to replace my old 50mm. I love this focal lenght because is so useful. Thanks, have a nice day
Hmmm, let's say "different". The Sigma is a hair sharper, but not enough to be noticeable in most applications. If you have a high resolution body, the VC of the Tamron makes it the better real world lens. The Sigma's bokeh is a bit smoother, but color rendition favors the Tamron. The Tamron has more accurate AF.
No. Not "hair sharper" - for d800 there is a 7 point difference. That is quite a bit actually. "If you have a high resolution body, the VC of the Tamron makes it the better real world lens." How? If you have a high mp camera - the Sigma wins hands down. The difference in detail really comes through. "but color rendition favors the Tamron" Highly subjective and likely to change camera body and light situation. "The Tamron has more accurate AF." I'll give you that!
By 7 points, I assume you are referring to DXO? Having used both lenses extensively, I can tell you that there isn't a lot of real world sharpness difference. And what I mean in reference to a high MP camera is that in many situations you will get the sharper result out of the stablized lens, as high MP lenses really punish motion blur. I've tested many lenses and demonstrated this before.
But then you wouldn't expect there to be a lot of difference between the latest lens from all manufactures at 50mm. And isn't the purpose of these lenses to push them to their max? For "daily use" the Nikon 50mm is more than good enough. I run a small gfx agency and we do a lot of product shots for adverts. For prints, I replaced our old MF gear with Nikon d810 and now d850. So the extra mp difference mattered. I wanted Otus - way too expensive.
Very nice review. It's been 2,5 years since it came on the market and the inconsistent AF is still present on most of the art series; atleast from my experiences. A couple of firmware updates later and the issue is still not solved. The USB dock can't calibrate random mistakes either. Very unfortunate because the optics are stunning.
That's good news for the Sony users here :) I got this 50mm F1.4 for my Nikon D750 a few days ago and it has the best AF so far of all the art-glass that went trough my hands. Not great but acceptable... I can deal with that considering the great optical performance.
I'm watching this in 2023 and have just bought this lens to replace my Canon RF50 f1.8, it's still a great lens and the design still looks good. I'm adapting the Canon EF version to use on my EOR R & R3.
Hello Dustin. I really like this review because i think it is as accurate as lens review can be. I own this lens and i absolutely love the images you are able to get with it but at the same time it makes me sad that the AF isn't that great. From my 5dmk4 using live view it is at front and using viewfinder it is at back, and sometimes all over the place on both. But i don't know what 50mm lens with af could be as sharp and so on with same kind of price as this sigma lens.
It's definitely a little frustrating that such a good lens optically is so held back by the focus system. I'm hoping that Sigma makes a Sony FE version of this lens that focuses accurately and allows you to get the best out of it.
Dustin Abbott Dave McKeegan Thank you for the information, can you suggest a good lens ( Compatible with Nikon D3400 ) under 40K/45K for landscape photography! Tokina, Tamron lenses are budget friendly. Are they good? How about Rokinon & Samyang lens? Thank you, Regards Abhik Chakraborty
I opted for the new Tamron 45mm vc after watching your review for that lens with no regrets. I love the 45mm better than the 50mm, comforting to have weather sealing and manual focus is superior to the Sigma in my opinion. I do have the Sigma Art 24-35mm f/2 and it is great for landscape, but I enjoy Tamron resolution on my Nikon's. I think my next purchase will be Tamron 24-70 vc. I enjoy your insightful reviews. God bless and take care.
I have it since they're were released - and I can't support your claims about FOCUS problem . it's the best 50 ever . have no problems with it . it's so beauty designed , so nice heavy - you appreciate the quality immediately ....
Great review once again Dustin! Funny enough I had the original Sigma 50mm f1.4 and loved it up untill I got the Canon 35mm f2 IS. Personally the weight of this lens is off putting to me due to my back issues and like you, I just prefer lighter lenses.
Thanks for the nice feedback, Daniel. Some people do love the Sigma "classic"; I just wasn't one of them :) It might have helped that I was also reviewing the Zeiss 135mm f/2 Sonnar T at the same time, and it's optics are phenomenal.
Hello, I use this lens on my Nikon D850, I never had any focus problem, in fact I think the focus is much more accurate than most lenses I use, as Otus is better, just in the center of the image, in large apertures the Sigma lens is more sharp at the edges, as it has autofocus, it can be said that there is no better lens on the market at a distance of 50mm
@@DustinAbbottTWI I think I’m not lucky and it’s not just with this lens, Nikon’s latest generation DSLR cameras automatically adjust, I have several third party lenses and all are absolutely accurate without adjustment
Thank you for the advice. I don't think that any copy will focus correctly with an adapter on my A7R with Sony-E mount, because they do not have an E-mount option. However, I want to use it because of the image quality wide open. I can use focus peaking to achieve good in focus images.
Having had focus issues with the 35mm ART, I just can't allow myself to buy this lens. Like you, I'm thrilled with the 35mm f/2 IS USM from Canon and will simply wait for Canon to release a stabilized 50mm and 85mm lens rather than purchase the Sigma ART lenses. It's simply not worth the hassle to me. Additionally, I like to "vote" with my dollars and me spending money on Sigma's ART lenses when they haven't nailed down the AF is simply telling Sigma that it's okay to bring such a product to market - and I don't believe it is. Unfortunate for me, unfortunate for Sigma.
Do you have review of Sigma 35mm 1.4 art. if you have to choose one from the 35mm and 50mm ,which one you will use? I have a Aps-cWhich has a better Bokeh ? Both can be reasonable to buy? I have only a 85mm
+Dustin Abbott from the reviews i heared I think I well go for the 35mm .anyway pictures look so great also on this 50mm. The AF inconsistency can't de be addressed with the adjusting software like the 35mm? Anyway AF is not big deal but I'm not happy with the weight...35mm is lighter?
misspatita09 There isn't a right or wrong answer to this question. Have you shot with both focal lengths? What you prefer might not be what I prefer. Are you shooting on full frame or APS-C?
Im not a professional but I got a Cannon 5DSR full frame body for shooting, i have a cannon 50mm. but planning on buying a sigma 50mm or 35mm, I love resolution. By the way your videos are so informative, thank you!
learning music video production. i bougth canon 5d mark iii. do i need this lense or canon lense for my video production. like how many lense do i need to start up video production. help please
+zion darl That's a pretty broad question. I'm not crazy about some of these Sigma lenses for video production because they don't have very good manual focus rings or very big focus throws. Your best bet is either Zeiss lenses or the new Tamron primes (35mm f/1.8 VC or 45mm f/1.8 VC), all of which have very good manual focus rings.
I bought one I love it very very sharp I use it on D750 + D7100 b3s nikon thanks for the advice I think it's sharper then all my other lenses sharper than all my 50 m nikons including 24/70 Nikon Sigma is making some really good lenses lately
3 yrs later, Sigma still haven't fixed the autofocus problem. Just returned two bad copies to Amazon, will have one final try, and if it still doesn't work. I will go to the Canon 35mm 1.4L II or wait for the next gen 50mm L lens.
Bought one yesterday as I don't think it's predecessor (non art) was good : slow autofocus, noisy focussing ... The Canon 50 mm f1.4 I once had, was not perfect either.
Thusfar it's amazing. Fast and quiet autofocus. Nice weight as well. The Canon 50 mm f1.8 and f1.4 felt like toys. The Sigma 50 mm f1.4 dg was noise and slow autofocus@@DustinAbbottTWI
Great review - thank you for the video! It really pushed me into the direction NOT to buy any Sigma lenses for my Canon 6D. The (better quality) ART-lens still has focussing issues, no image stabilizer and isn´t weather proof. The picture quality may be outstanding, but having focussing problems is a no go! I´d rather go for the cheap and old "plastic fantastic" Canon 50mm f1.8 STM instead.
Now I´m screwed... don´t knew which one to buy. I would really like to have the Sigma, but I´m too "scared" to buy a lens and not using it because of too much trouble.
That´s a good idea. I think I´m going to compare a view more lenses. Thanks for the advice. And thank you again for your detailed videos and reviews :-)
Auto focusing on sigmas are a much bigger deal than reviewers present it in their reviews and that calibration dock is mostly useless, owned it, done that.... don't see my self trusting sigma again...
U said the same about the sigma 18-35 u could had focus problems with that lens tou have to nail the focus are u holding ur camera steady maybe u should watch some tutorials on how to hold the camera when there's no stabilisation in the lens????????? don't u use a tripod if ur hands are shaky LOL
+Tom Gee Hmmm, and yet I don't have that problem with other 100 lenses I've reviewed :) Maybe a more likely problem is that Sigma has an issue with focus consistency on some lenses...as reported by many, many other credible reviewers.
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5 years and we are still benefiting from your great reviews, thank you so much for your time making these videos... top notch 👍🏽
Glad you like them!
I just love how thorough and eloquent you are with your reviews. Not to mention how informative you are without having to repeat yourself. More reviews please!
+Giang Vu Thank you. There's about 140 more for you to watch!
I think this is one of the most Professional channels among all the photo gear's reviewers. Good job Dustin!
Davide Baldanti That's great praise. Thank you!
I think hes the worst one ever.NOT a single picture is being shown in this video,Only blablabla.
@@helthuismartin 8:24 8:38 8:57 9:30 9:52 and more but i can't be bothered. did you get past a few minutes in?
Tom Miller - that really depends on your needs. You also need to specify which Zeiss 50mm lens - I have reviewed the Makro Planar 2/50mm, older 50mm Planar 1.7/50mm, and the Planar T* 1.4/50mm. I'll be adding the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55mm next week!
Knowledgeable and insightful reviews ~ the best I’ve come across on You Tube. Your assessment of Canon’s 50mm f1.2 highlighting its unique artistic qualities demonstrates this so well. Keep up the great work Dustin!
My pleasure
Well, Dustin. I believe your lens reviews are among some of the best out there.
High praise, Jakub. Thanks - that is my goal!
Thank you Dustin for the in dept review. I had the chance to play with this lens yesterday at a camera shop in Phoenix and loved it. I came back and checked out several reviews and loved what you had to say. I will be purchasing this in the next month.
I am a High School Senior and sport shooter, I have been looking for a great 50mm to volleyball and basketball, I think that this might do it. I will keep you informed.
Enjoy your lens
Yes, I do agree with you that the SIgma 50mm ART is the best autofocus lens out there right now. I do not believe there is anything out there at the moment that can come close to the image quality of this lens. For the price, I don't think anyone can go wrong with any of the Sigma's ART series lenses.
Best ever reviewer on lenses and most informative. Awesome job, Dustin!!
Thank you
Great review! I have this lens as well and learning its features. I love it so far. Brilliant quality. Glad I found your channel and I have subscribed. Thanks again for a great review, makes me feel like I made a good choice in purchase.
That is a nice feeling, isn't it. It helps to validate our decision process.
Dustin Abbott Agreed! As I shoot more photos with the lens I'll share a few your way. Cheers!
This is a brilliant review and just what I needed, answered most of my curiosities, I’m thinking of upgrading to this lens and you’ve made me take another step closer to purchasing one! Thanks a lot, subbed and liked - Danni
Glad to help out
Terrific review, balanced, holistic and good comparison. Thanks for taking the time Dustin.
My pleasure.
Would you recommend this, or the zeiss 50mm you have also reviewed?
Awesome stuff Dustin, just discovered your website and find your work really great and inspiring. I wanna upgrade my 700D/kit lens to an 80D/Sigma 18-35mm soon and watching your videos is really helping me.
Thanks brah !! Keep up the awesome work !!
+guitarist6494 Glad I could help
Thoughtful and detailed review. I have the lens and love it. Aside from being the sharpest lens I own I also noticed that its color reproduction is very accurate. It surprises me that no other reviews mention this point. Thanks again for the review.
Superb, Dustin! Thank you! Mine arrives today, and I am over the moon!
Enjoy! That 'exciting.
What a great review! This lens arrived yesterday. I tried a few test shots with it and was very impressed. Next week it’s with me on an outdoor portrait shoot, so looking forward to taking it through the paces. It feels a real solid lens albeit heavy. I’ve been a big fan of Sigma due to their quality and price point.
Enjoy your new lens.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thanks Dustin
I borrowed a friend's copy to try out a gig in town this evening. I've got to say the results are nothing short of stunning. My existing Canon 50mm 1.8 STM is still very good, outstanding for the price - but the Sigma really is something else as you say. I can't think of any lens I've tried so far that is as good (and I love my old 85mm 1.8).
In terms of actually buying one, I dunno - I think my friend got lucky with a particularly good one, because my focus was spot on almost every time tonight, which is also better than any other lens I have. There does seem however to be an awful lot of users who have had their experience spoiled by poor AF inconsistency....
Another great review Dustin, thank you :)
Unfortunately it has always been a slightly random process as to how consistently focusing a lens you will get. I do believe that Sigma has gotten much better on this front, though.
The 50mm 1.4 planar you reviewed at the end of last year. I can get it for roughly the same price as this sigma 50 arts lens. I know this one will be a lot sharper and has AF, but something draws me to the nostalgic feel of the Zeiss. My main uses are a bit of street photography and a multipurpose fixed focal length for general use, I just need a voice of reason! Would be going on my crop 70d currently, but looking to upgrade to the 5d mk 3 if that makes a difference
Your reviews are full and complete. You make choosing the right lens easy. PS. your choice of reading material is outstanding at 8:24
Nothing better :)
Hi Dustin,
I'm glad you said something about the focus issue, I didn't realize the 50mm had it too.
I had just about talked myself into trying Sigma again, but I have been here before and I just wasn't crazy about having to deal with all that again.
I have had the same problem with focus in the new Sigma lenses in the past.
When the new Sigma 18-35 F1.8 came out, everyone raved about how great it was.
So I got excited about it and bought it, and the images were fantastic when it focused correctly.
But it was inconsistent, stunning when it was right, and drove me crazy when it wasn't.
But after spending that much money for what seemed like a very nice lens, it was so inconsistent so I bought the USB dock for it thinking I would fine tune it.
But overall I just ended up frustrated, this is to much money for a lens that should work right out of the box, and they put the focus issues on the end user with the USB dock.
I really don't mind adjusting a lens to a body, but after this experience I just don't want the hassle.
Sigma is missing something, but I am sure being a third party and trying to get your equipment to work with Canon, Nikon, etc is not easy. I'm sure they are not giving you the help you need to make it work correctly, so I'm sure its a challenge for them.
Anyway I sent it back to B&H,,,, even they told me it was too much to pay for something that that should work.
So I ended up getting a Canon L lens instead, no more focus issues and I am much happier.
skillenm It's unfortunate, and I really do hope that Sigma gets that kink worked out, because they are creating lenses with fantastic optics right now.
Brilliant review, and very interesting point about how primes should be pocketable. I almost started to forget this point completely. I have recently got the Canon 50mm f1.2, and I am currently testing that. Do you see a compelling reason to change the 50L and the 50A?
Thanks again, I subscribed for more.
For those of us who use multiple lenses in most venues, this is still a pretty big deal. I think the 50L vs 50A debate comes down to individual tastes. The 50A is sharper; the 50L will have more artful rendering.
Excellent review. Can we update firmware for sigma 50mm Art without the dock?
The only other option would be to send it to Sigma for the firmware update.
Great review. I like that is was filmed with the 85mm Otus, lol. I've got to wonder how this Sigma compares to the 55mm Sony Zeiss f/1.8 E mount lens though. They're about the same price, The Sony being lighter and smaller but I hear it's a razor as well.
I'm afraid that I can't answer that question firsthand. I am considering adding a Sony body to do some reviews on it, but haven't ventured outside the Canon ecosystem yet.
Hey Dustin...you have a new suscriber.....really nice video.....can you tell me from your opinion....how good is this for video as i was going to buy the Canon 50mm F/1.2 MK11.......but pricey.....and is the Sigma auto fucus and the focus rings noisy when it comes to video?
+Black Steel I don't recall the rings being noisy. All of them are louder than STM lenses, but I suspect a number of people are using these lenses quite happily.
Dustin, I had to pause the video to subscribe! great review. I'm no pro, but always looking to buy quality lens to furture-proof my stuff. Might have been overkill for me, but looking forward to the amazing optics.
michael That's very cool feedback. Thank you!
Nice to hear the shout out for the EF 35mm IS - it's a lovely, underrated little lens and I'm still using mine on my EOS-R. As for that Sigma, it is truly amazing, but I'm not sure about the size of it together with an adaptor... feel like I should wait and see if they ever bring out an RF mount version. That would be wonderful, because it really is a stunning lens. Never tried another prime of any length quite like it.
I'm definitely interested to see if/when Sigma starts developing on Canon RF. It's been a long time coming!
Hi Dustin, great videos! Which do you think is sharpest, the Sigma 50mm Art lens or the Zeiss Milvus 50mm lens? I don't mind the Zeiss not having autofocus, I mostly do video. Thanks!
I think the Sigma is a hair sharper, but I definitely prefer the look/drawing of the Zeiss images + bokeh.
Yes, I do like the image the Milvus offers you, plus the weather sealing is a great feature... Thanks.
Excellent review!! Considering this or the Canon 1.2.
Two interesting alternatives, for sure.
very impressive review. straight to the point!!
Thanks!
Just ordered this... Looking forward to shooting on my GH5! Great review!
Enjoy your new lens.
Great review sir! I subscribed.
How is this lens compared to 35mm ART in terms of sharpness and micro contrast/overall contrast?
Koca, I recommend taking a look here: www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=829&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=941&CameraComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0 . You can directly compare sharpness at various apertures. They are roughly equal, but the 50mm has less vignetting.
Great review as usual. So, would you say that apart from the Zeiss Otus and Milvus that this is the best 50mm 1.4 lens in Jan 2020?
For Canon EF? Yes. For Canon RF - no, or for Sony FE - no. The RF 50mm F1.2L is exceptional...as is the Sony Zeiss Planar 50mm F1.4. I would choose either of those lenses over this one, but that's irrelevant if you are shooting on Canon EF.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Yes am still on the EF and for what I do my 5D II is enough and I believe the lenses are the ones that make the difference for stills quality! But after hearing about the Sigma autofocus issues I think I am staying away! By the way, why do lenses like Canon 1.2L, Sigma 1.4 Art and Milvus 1.4 stop down only to f/16?! Whereas other lenses go down to f22 and f32! Cannot understand that, cos for closeups the f/22 or f/32 could be handy for shooting a wide DOF .. of course one can move away a bit to get a wide DOF at f16 but you have to end up cropping depending on the lens one is using. Does it get much more expensive to make lenses with a wide aperture range or are there other reasons!?
Thank you for this review Dustin. I enjoy your reviews because you are bold enough to express your opinion in a very polite way and it helps to choose.
Would that lens working well with an EOS 3? I'm slowly trasitioning to Canon, and have a film body yet only.
I would recommend the purchase only if you get the Sigma dock as well. I don't think the EOS 3 body had microadjustment, and being able to tweak the lens' focus is going to be important.
Great reviews Dustin, I first stumbled upon your Otus 85 1.4 and it was an instant hit. I agree with being among the best lens reviews available. Not sure if you review any Sony gear but I was hoping if you could do a review on the Sony Carl Zeiss 55mm f1.8 in the near future. Thanks.
Ronnie, I currently don't have any Sony bodies to test lenses on. I am considering the new A7II, though.
Great review. Answered all my questions before I even asked.
Glad I could help!
Bad autofocus problems with this lens. Sigma dock is a must have when purchasing this lens
I definitely mention that in my reviews. This has been a pretty significant issue for Sigma's ART lenses.
Dustin, how much does it breath comparing to the 40mm art lens when focusing for video? Thanks
It's been too long ago for me to remember. I test loaner copies.
Is it only for full frame cameras? I have my 80D and seeing your review makes me excite to just go and buy this lens 😂
You can use it on APS-C, too.
i would like your input on my question. i have this lens and love the contrasty and sharpness of it but i don't like the af to much on it and the size and weight of it. and looking to replace it with the zeiss 50mm f2 or 1.8 (not sure which one yet) just wanted to know your input on that. and just so you know the use of it all is mainly video but some photo just when am out and a about . thank you
The Zeiss Makro Planar 50mm f/2 is a pretty awesome lens. Very versatile. If you are mostly a video shooter then a Zeiss would be a great pick. I really wish Sigma could work out their kinks with AF, because they are otherwise making great lenses! bhpho.to/1KNhZ45 to look at the Zeiss at B&H. I have a review of the Makro-Planar here, too.
Thanks for the great review Dustin!
You're welcome.
Dustin I found a used Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon for less than $400 still in great shape. Good buy?
That's about an average price. If you can get it for closer to $350 I'd say you were getting a pretty good deal.
I am going thru B&H and their price is $300 and with the stuff I am selling them I could get it for about $200 if all goes well
Hey Dustin.I love your channel. I like the fact you take your time and consider each piece carefully. It's like settling down to a documentary. Thank you.
I'm conflicted here. I'm looking for a fast 50mm and although I'm about to take delivery of an R6, I can't afford the RF version right now but might be able to in March next year. I shudder at the thought of spending that much though!
Meanwhile, I have the chance of a good deal on a Canon EF f1.2L and I'm not sure about this or the Sigma. In every optical test, the Sigma performs better BUT the weight! I haven't been able to hold one ( out in the sticks and coronavirus restrictions where I live ) but I have been told it is not only heavy compared to the EF Canon but also is more forward-weighted making it less weirdly. If this is so, I'd imagine putting on a converter for the R6 would add to the problem. Actually, I prefer the look of the Canon in every area except that in a lot of pictures I've seen taken with it there is some very pronounced CA. That's the only reason I'm considering the Sigma. I don't really care the Sigma is sharper it's this issue that bothers me most.
Have you found the balance to be further forward in your experience?
Also if I saved up for the RF, in your view, having tried them all, would it feel lighter/more balanced on the R6 than the Sigma? I heard a reviewer saying the RF didn't feel any heavier than the EF on the R6. Can this really be true?
Thanks for reading my long-winded questions.
To be honest, you might want to wait (if you can) and see what comes down the pike in the next year. I feel like the Tamron, Sigma, and Samyang are going to kick in some options in the near future.
Dustin, you do a very good review.. I have watched a good number of your reviews and find yours to be head and shoulders above most, very professional. Thank you
Thank you very much
Thanks for a great review of the new 50mm f1.4 Sigma lens.
My pleasure
What was the focusing like at low light as I do a lot of concerts and low light photography and normally stick to more canon lenses due to this? I'm keen to invest in Sigma glass but can't afford to miss shots
Unfortunately this lens is prone to some misses.
Hi Dustin,
Do you rather recommened the tamron 45mm 1.8 or this sigma 50 mm Art lens? I don't do video work as much, so tamron's VC is not of great importance to me. However I often heard about the autofocus issue with the sigma ...
Does the IQ of the Tamron come somewhat close to this sigma lens?
+Anny Huang The Sigma has a very slight advantage in absolute image quality, though the Tamron is very close. The Tamron has (in my experience) more consistent autofocus (though not quite as fast as the Sigma). The Sigma has less chromatic aberrations, the Tamron less vignette. The Tamron has weather sealing and is smaller and lighter, though a bit better built. It can focus down much further, a feature I find very useful, so I went with the Tamron myself. The Sigma is a great lens other than the occasionally inconsistent autofocus.
+Dustin Abbott Thanks so much for the detailed response. It really helps me with my decision. I read your blog entry on this also and it was super informative, thanks again :)
Anny Huang
Glad to help!
If the auto-focus misbehavior is only intermittent, then what can be done by making adjustments via a computer program? It seems that the problem is electro-mechnical, so that even with adjustments, it will continue to misbehave.
Steady Rolling That is the concern. This has been Sigma's Achilles heel for some time, and I would love to see them get it solved.
Dustin Abbott Or it is your Canon Camera with it's old dusty sensors. I use a Nikon D810 with my SIgma 50 Art..and have zero issue on Autofocus. But..for those using SIgma on their Canon dusty sensors and cannot get a in focused shot, there is a switch on the Sigma 50 Art, that can cancel your Canon's inability to focus right, Manual. lol And by the way, neither Canon or NIkon Companies give out their clues of auto focusing issues to any 3rd Party Lenses, including Sigma...SO BUYERS BEWARE...but this issue is usually with Canon, they build old dusty sensors....that are not up to today's standard.
Nice review! I own this lens and I find it amazing. The IQ is from a another world. No focus issues what soever. On more then one body I might add. I had 2 Canon 50mm F1.2 in the past and they where a disaster, focus issues and a rather mediocre IQ.
The only disadvantage is the size. It is nice to have a small 50 mm for street shooting and this lens is not one of them. The Canon 50mm F1.4 is small but forget to use it wide open or even at F2. If you can live with that then it is a fine little lens.
Leo Jonkers I'm glad to hear you have had a good experience with focus. The focus issues seem to be fairly random. I tested a 50L a few months ago and had no focus issues at all...so you just never know!
Dustin Abbott Your right, you never know. The older Sigma F1.4 had also a name of having focus issues and sometimes I experienced that as well. On that lens there really was a problem. But Sigma has made big steppes ahead. What I also noticed that the Canon 1Ds mark III that I used to own was not as good in focusing with third party lenses. The 5D mark II and now my 6D are better in that regard. I had return my Tamron 24-70 to check the focus till I find out that it had no issues on my 5d mark II and now replaced by the 6D alright again.
Good job! another great review. Do you think this Sigma is better than the Tamron 45mm F1.8 VC?.
I am thinking to buy one to replace my old 50mm.
I love this focal lenght because is so useful. Thanks, have a nice day
Hmmm, let's say "different". The Sigma is a hair sharper, but not enough to be noticeable in most applications. If you have a high resolution body, the VC of the Tamron makes it the better real world lens. The Sigma's bokeh is a bit smoother, but color rendition favors the Tamron. The Tamron has more accurate AF.
Thank you very much!! Have a nice day!.
No. Not "hair sharper" - for d800 there is a 7 point difference. That is quite a bit actually.
"If you have a high resolution body, the VC of the Tamron makes it the better real world lens."
How? If you have a high mp camera - the Sigma wins hands down. The difference in detail really comes through.
"but color rendition favors the Tamron" Highly subjective and likely to change camera body and light situation.
"The Tamron has more accurate AF."
I'll give you that!
By 7 points, I assume you are referring to DXO? Having used both lenses extensively, I can tell you that there isn't a lot of real world sharpness difference. And what I mean in reference to a high MP camera is that in many situations you will get the sharper result out of the stablized lens, as high MP lenses really punish motion blur. I've tested many lenses and demonstrated this before.
But then you wouldn't expect there to be a lot of difference between the latest lens from all manufactures at 50mm. And isn't the purpose of these lenses to push them to their max? For "daily use" the Nikon 50mm is more than good enough.
I run a small gfx agency and we do a lot of product shots for adverts. For prints, I replaced our old MF gear with Nikon d810 and now d850. So the extra mp difference mattered. I wanted Otus - way too expensive.
Very nice review. It's been 2,5 years since it came on the market and the inconsistent AF is still present on most of the art series; atleast from my experiences. A couple of firmware updates later and the issue is still not solved. The USB dock can't calibrate random mistakes either. Very unfortunate because the optics are stunning.
They may get some redemption when releasing E Mount versions for Sony. I find Sigma lenses focus fine there.
That's good news for the Sony users here :) I got this 50mm F1.4 for my Nikon D750 a few days ago and it has the best AF so far of all the art-glass that went trough my hands. Not great but acceptable... I can deal with that considering the great optical performance.
Almost 4 years since this review. A follow up would be great. Has Sigma addresses the focus issues with this lens?
I have too many ongoing projects to revisit past lenses, unfortunately, though I probably will cover the Sony FE version of this lens when it releases
I'm watching this in 2023 and have just bought this lens to replace my Canon RF50 f1.8, it's still a great lens and the design still looks good. I'm adapting the Canon EF version to use on my EOR R & R3.
Enjoy!
Thanks for the review, Justin. Hugs of Canonrumors community.
:)
incredible review
I bought this lens a few months ago, and it has quickly become my favorite. It has become my go to portrait lens.
+Eric Branch how's the bokeh at different apertures?
Great info thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Dustin.
I really like this review because i think it is as accurate as lens review can be. I own this lens and i absolutely love the images you are able to get with it but at the same time it makes me sad that the AF isn't that great. From my 5dmk4 using live view it is at front and using viewfinder it is at back, and sometimes all over the place on both. But i don't know what 50mm lens with af could be as sharp and so on with same kind of price as this sigma lens.
It's definitely a little frustrating that such a good lens optically is so held back by the focus system. I'm hoping that Sigma makes a Sony FE version of this lens that focuses accurately and allows you to get the best out of it.
Dear sir, can I use this lens for landscape, seascape, wedding & portrait, purpose!
How about zooming! Is the lens suitable for Nikon D3400?
You can use it for whatever you like, but it doesn’t zoom.
Dustin Abbott Dave McKeegan Thank you for the information, can you suggest a good lens ( Compatible with Nikon D3400 ) under 40K/45K for landscape photography! Tokina, Tamron lenses are budget friendly. Are they good? How about Rokinon & Samyang lens?
Thank you, Regards
Abhik Chakraborty
Hello, I am interested in getting this lens but I am not sure if I can use it on my Sony a6000.
Freman Paez Definitely. Just get it in the Sony A-Mount and you are good to go!
Dustin Abbott Thanks! I thought I needed an adapter. Will I have full function with the lens or will I have to sacrifice something like AF?
Freman Paez
No, it has a native Sony A mount and will have full functionality.
I opted for the new Tamron 45mm vc after watching your review for that lens with no regrets. I love the 45mm better than the 50mm, comforting to have weather sealing and manual focus is superior to the Sigma in my opinion. I do have the Sigma Art 24-35mm f/2 and it is great for landscape, but I enjoy Tamron resolution on my Nikon's. I think my next purchase will be Tamron 24-70 vc. I enjoy your insightful reviews. God bless and take care.
I'm glad to help out.
I have it since they're were released - and I can't support your claims about FOCUS problem . it's the best 50 ever . have no problems with it . it's so beauty designed , so nice heavy - you appreciate the quality immediately ....
Osha, I'm glad you have had a great experience. Not everyone has had as good of experience with the focus. It is a great lens optically.
Great review once again Dustin! Funny enough I had the original Sigma 50mm f1.4 and loved it up untill I got the Canon 35mm f2 IS. Personally the weight of this lens is off putting to me due to my back issues and like you, I just prefer lighter lenses.
Thanks for the nice feedback, Daniel. Some people do love the Sigma "classic"; I just wasn't one of them :) It might have helped that I was also reviewing the Zeiss 135mm f/2 Sonnar T at the same time, and it's optics are phenomenal.
Also I like your reviews they are very informative and I have subscribed,
+tflynn124 Thanks!
Hello, I use this lens on my Nikon D850, I never had any focus problem, in fact I think the focus is much more accurate than most lenses I use, as Otus is better, just in the center of the image, in large apertures the Sigma lens is more sharp at the edges, as it has autofocus, it can be said that there is no better lens on the market at a distance of 50mm
You've been fortunate, though I would say anecdotally that Nikon users have had better success with this than Canon users.
@@DustinAbbottTWI I think I’m not lucky and it’s not just with this lens, Nikon’s latest generation DSLR cameras automatically adjust, I have several third party lenses and all are absolutely accurate without adjustment
Does sigma 50mm f1. 4 art series, works as 50mm or 85mm on nikon d500(aps-c)?????
The focal length equivalent would be 75mm (1.5x crop factor)
@@DustinAbbottTWI thank you so much.
I felt the same issues with the 35mm Art HSM what is saddly...
I saw that as well. Unfortunate.
Great video again!
This lens is now on my ''to buy'' list.
It's a nice one, but make sure you get a copy that focuses consistently for you.
Thank you for the advice.
I don't think that any copy will focus correctly with an adapter on my A7R with Sony-E mount, because they do not have an E-mount option.
However, I want to use it because of the image quality wide open. I can use focus peaking to achieve good in focus images.
HackingDutchman
With the right adapter it should autofocus, I think. You actually may get better autofocus than on Canon bodies.
Haha, I don't put my faith in that, but I hope it does :p
Having had focus issues with the 35mm ART, I just can't allow myself to buy this lens. Like you, I'm thrilled with the 35mm f/2 IS USM from Canon and will simply wait for Canon to release a stabilized 50mm and 85mm lens rather than purchase the Sigma ART lenses. It's simply not worth the hassle to me. Additionally, I like to "vote" with my dollars and me spending money on Sigma's ART lenses when they haven't nailed down the AF is simply telling Sigma that it's okay to bring such a product to market - and I don't believe it is. Unfortunate for me, unfortunate for Sigma.
how do you find the auto focus speed on this sigma lens ?
Focus speed is fine. It has a very short focus throw, so the upside is that focus adjustments come quickly.
Do you have review of Sigma 35mm 1.4 art. if you have to choose one from the 35mm and 50mm ,which one you will use? I have a Aps-cWhich has a better Bokeh ? Both can be reasonable to buy? I have only a 85mm
If you have an 85mm, then go for the 35mm. They are more complimentary. My Sigma 35mm review is here: bit.ly/1N9mnrE
+Dustin Abbott from the reviews i heared I think I well go for the 35mm .anyway pictures look so great also on this 50mm.
The AF inconsistency can't de be addressed with the adjusting software like the 35mm? Anyway AF is not big deal but I'm not happy with the weight...35mm is lighter?
Dustin Abbott hi Dustin! I HAVE NONE OF THOSE, and this comment confuse me more... should I buy both? 35mm and 50mm? Please help me pick one 🙏🏽👍🏽
misspatita09 There isn't a right or wrong answer to this question. Have you shot with both focal lengths? What you prefer might not be what I prefer. Are you shooting on full frame or APS-C?
Im not a professional but I got a Cannon 5DSR full frame body for shooting, i have a cannon 50mm. but planning on buying a sigma 50mm or 35mm, I love resolution. By the way your videos are so informative, thank you!
is this lens good for my canon 80D? and where can i find the lens mount if i have focus issues in future?
+Zeeshan Shaikh It should work fine on an 80D. I'm not sure what your second question is.
I was asking about the where i can get the USB dock for the sigma lens in case the copy I buy gives any focus issues.
You can find it here: bhpho.to/2sqItXW
learning music video production. i bougth canon 5d mark iii. do i need this lense or canon lense for my video production. like how many lense do i need to start up video production. help please
+zion darl That's a pretty broad question. I'm not crazy about some of these Sigma lenses for video production because they don't have very good manual focus rings or very big focus throws. Your best bet is either Zeiss lenses or the new Tamron primes (35mm f/1.8 VC or 45mm f/1.8 VC), all of which have very good manual focus rings.
zion darl thank you Zion, this is all I need to know ;)
How does it compare to the Sony 50f1.4 e mount ?
I'd like to do a direct comparison at some point. I can't really comment now, as I reviewed this on a different system with much different resolution.
good review , got your self a sub :)
I bought one I love it very very sharp I use it on D750 + D7100 b3s nikon thanks for the advice I think it's sharper then all my other lenses sharper than all my 50 m nikons including 24/70 Nikon Sigma is making some really good lenses lately
+Michael Manion It definitely is very sharp. Glad you are happy with it.
I had many issues with the AF....and returned it :( can not afford using manual focus always. Such a pity great quality image.
That's been the weak link with the early Sigma ART lenses. They do seem to be improving.
you think last versions have improved that? I mean I bought it 1 month ago... no sure if they may have fixed this in newer versions?
and thanks for the reply ;) you just got a new subscriber!
I mean the newer Sigma ART lenses - particularly the 85mm f/1.4 ART.
so the 85mm is better at AF.... I may need to consider it...
Is the new Tokina opera 50mm 1.4 better than sigma art??
I haven't tested it, unfortunately. I don't have a good source for Tokina lenses.
unfortunate... still love your contents... thumbs up @@DustinAbbottTWI
This Sigma Lens working very well with Canon 5DsR
+Majed Ksa The high resolution of the sensor matches the high resolution of the lens nicely, and if you are getting good AF results, you are golden!
compare against the voigtlander 58 1.4 nokton
I've not used that lens as they don't make it in a Canon mount, unfortunately.
3 yrs later, Sigma still haven't fixed the autofocus problem. Just returned two bad copies to Amazon, will have one final try, and if it still doesn't work. I will go to the Canon 35mm 1.4L II or wait for the next gen 50mm L lens.
That's a shame
Bought one yesterday as I don't think it's predecessor (non art) was good : slow autofocus, noisy focussing ... The Canon 50 mm f1.4 I once had, was not perfect either.
I hope you enjoy it.
Thusfar it's amazing. Fast and quiet autofocus. Nice weight as well. The Canon 50 mm f1.8 and f1.4 felt like toys. The Sigma 50 mm f1.4 dg was noise and slow autofocus@@DustinAbbottTWI
i have the sigma 50 mm F1.4 normal lens not art on my Nikon D800 and I am very happy with the results that i get its better than the Nikon version
I'm glad you are happy. I wasn't particularly thrilled with that lens myself, but I know many people who really like it.
Great review - thank you for the video! It really pushed me into the direction NOT to buy any Sigma lenses for my Canon 6D. The (better quality) ART-lens still has focussing issues, no image stabilizer and isn´t weather proof. The picture quality may be outstanding, but having focussing problems is a no go! I´d rather go for the cheap and old "plastic fantastic" Canon 50mm f1.8 STM instead.
Ironically, my copy of the 50mm f/1.8 STM isn't really a great focusing lens!
Now I´m screwed... don´t knew which one to buy. I would really like to have the Sigma, but I´m too "scared" to buy a lens and not using it because of too much trouble.
A nice alternative is the Tamron 45mm f/1.8 VC. Pro grade build and great image quality. It focuses accurately, though a little slower than the Sigma.
That´s a good idea. I think I´m going to compare a view more lenses. Thanks for the advice. And thank you again for your detailed videos and reviews :-)
Karsten you can now get the Tamron for $399.00! Weather sealed too
Off Topic - Are you a preacher?
Mario Warren Yes. I've been been a Pentecostal pastor for the past 18 years.
Yeahh hes a social caretaker.
The lense may not be the best 50 mm but I truely believe it to be better than the nikon
Thanks for the sub!
u're god damn right I need bigger pockets
Auto focusing on sigmas are a much bigger deal than reviewers present it in their reviews and that calibration dock is mostly useless, owned it, done that.... don't see my self trusting sigma again...
I don't know - I gave Sigma a lot of grief for years until they started to improve things.
the angry photographer says this lens blows chunks
He says quite a few things :)
He's got to be angry about something!
I don’t want to hear you droning on.. I want to see the lens tests!
Hmmm, if only you didn't have to watch this video. Oh wait...you don't.
I found Waldo
you cant rave about the otus and complain about the art size. stop with the "render" buzzword. its tiring. also stop being biased.
Curious. I don't remember when I became your employee.
U said the same about the sigma 18-35 u could had focus problems with that lens tou have to nail the focus are u holding ur camera steady maybe u should watch some tutorials on how to hold the camera when there's no stabilisation in the lens????????? don't u use a tripod if ur hands are shaky LOL
+Tom Gee Hmmm, and yet I don't have that problem with other 100 lenses I've reviewed :) Maybe a more likely problem is that Sigma has an issue with focus consistency on some lenses...as reported by many, many other credible reviewers.
THIS IS NOT A REVIEW.
Curious - the more than 84,000 people that watched it before you thought it was.
@@DustinAbbottTWI They thought wrong.
just a tad too wordy for my liking - he repeats himself over and over again....the information is valid though